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Aircraft Crashes

Prayagraj, India: A two‑seater Indian Air Force (IAF) microlight trainer aircraft made an emergency landing into a pond near KP College in Prayagraj on Wednesday afternoon after developing a technical snag mid‑flight, officials and eyewitnesses said. The aircraft, which had departed on a routine training sortie from Air Force Station Bamrauli at approximately 12:15 pm, reportedly lost altitude after a suspected technical malfunction, possibly related to engine failure, according to defence sources and eyewitness accounts. Eyewitnesses said the light trainer circled at low altitude before descending into the water‑hyacinth covered pond behind KP College, generating a loud noise that drew immediate attention from local residents. Local residents were first on the scene and played a critical role in assisting the two pilots out of the shallow, muddy water before formal emergency teams arrived. Police, fire brigade personnel and rescue divers were deployed shortly after the incident was reported. Deputy Commissioner of Police (City) Manish Shandilya confirmed that both crew members escaped without injuries and that there were no reports of civilian casualties or property damage. In a statement released on the IAF’s official social media channels, the Air Force said, “A Microlite aircraft of the IAF, while undertaking a routine sortie, from AF Station Bamrauli near Prayagraj at 1215 hrs on January 21, 2026, experienced a technical malfunction, and was safely force landed in an uninhabited area, ensuring no damage to civil life or property. Both pilots on board are safe.” The IAF further announced that a Court of Inquiry has been ordered to ascertain the exact cause of the malfunction and to review flight records, maintenance logs and pilot reports as part of the formal investigation process. Previous Incidents: In 2025, an Indian Air Force (IAF) Jaguar two-seater fighter jet crashed near Jamnagar, Gujarat, during a night training mission on April 2, 2025, after the aircraft encountered a technical malfunction mid-air, forcing the pilots to eject to safety, officials said. One pilot succumbed to injuries sustained in the incident and was later confirmed dead, while the other was rescued and is undergoing treatment in Jamnagar. The crash occurred in an open field near Suvarda village, about 12 km from Jamnagar city, triggering a fire and scattering wreckage, though there were no civilian casualties or damage to nearby property. The IAF expressed deep regret over the loss, extended condolences to the bereaved family, and announced that a Court of Inquiry has been ordered to determine the exact cause of the accident. Later in the same year, a twin-seater Indian Air Force (IAF) Jaguar trainer aircraft crashed on July 9, 2025, near Bhanuda village in Churu district, Rajasthan, during a routine training sortie, killing both pilots on board, defence officials confirmed. The aircraft, which had taken off from Suratgarh Air Force Base, went down in an agricultural field around mid-afternoon, scattering wreckage across the impact zone, and causing no reported damage to civilian property.

IAF Microlight Aircraft Makes Emergency Landing In Pond In Prayagraj, Both Pilots Safe

Aviation Today News Desk January 22, 2026

Prayagraj, India: A two‑seater Indian Air Force (IAF) microlight trainer aircraft made an emergency landing into a pond near KP College

Mississippi, United States: Two people died Sunday evening when a Piper PA-28-140 small aircraft crashed near the Holly Springs-Marshall County Airport in Marshall County, authorities confirmed, in a tragedy that has shaken local communities and sparked a federal investigation. The Marshall County Sheriff’s Office identified the victims Monday as 29-year-old Wesley Bolden of Marshall County and 17-year-old Jordan Hall of Olive Branch. Both were pronounced dead at the scene after emergency responders found the plane engulfed in flames in a wooded area shortly after 5 p.m. on Jan. 18. According to the sheriff’s office, deputies were dispatched to the crash site east of the airport runway near Greer Road after receiving reports of a downed aircraft. Upon arrival, crews from multiple fire departments worked to extinguish the burning wreckage in dense terrain before confirming the fatalities. Sheriff Kenny Dickerson described the crash zone as heavily wooded, which made access difficult for first responders, and said initial observations suggested the aircraft struck a large tree before impacting the ground. Bolden, a resident of Marshall County, was known locally as a flight instructor operating out of the Holly Springs-Marshall County Airport. Officials have not yet publicly confirmed whether Hall was a student, but authorities believe the pair were on a routine flight when the aircraft went down. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are leading the investigation into the cause of the crash. Federal investigators were expected to arrive on site Monday to begin detailed examination of the wreckage and flight data. Officials have not released specific information about weather conditions or mechanical issues, and it remains unclear whether the aircraft was attempting to land at the time of the accident. Local leaders expressed condolences to the families of the victims. Olive Branch Mayor Ken Adams said the loss of Hall, a young resident with his life ahead of him, “is truly heartbreaking and felt throughout our entire community.”

Flight Instructor And Teen Killed In Holly Springs, Mississippi Small Plane Crash

Aviation Today News Desk January 21, 2026

Mississippi, United States: Two people died Sunday evening when a Piper PA-28-140 small aircraft crashed near the Holly Springs-Marshall County Airport

Jakarta, Indonesia: Search and rescue teams in Indonesia have located the wreckage of a missing Indonesia Air Transport ATR 42-500 aircraft on the slopes of Mount Bulusaraung in South Sulawesi province, officials confirmed Sunday, as efforts intensify to find the remaining passengers and crew. The turboprop aircraft, chartered by Indonesia’s Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries for an aerial surveillance mission, lost contact with air traffic control at about 1:17 p.m. local time on January 17 while en route from Yogyakarta to Makassar, authorities said. Rescuers detecting debris from the aircraft on Sunday morning narrowed the search zone to a steep, forested area inside Bantimurung-Bulusaraung National Park. Ground teams located scattered wreckage including what are believed to be parts of the fuselage, tail section and windows around the peak of the mountain at approximately 8:02 a.m. local time. Later in the afternoon, a male victim’s body was recovered from a ravine around 200 meters deep, surrounded by aircraft debris, Makassar’s National Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas) announced. The victim is being evacuated via a challenging climbing route amid fog and rain. The initial report said there were 11 people on board, including eight crew members and three ministry officials. However, later revisions by Indonesian authorities indicated 10 individuals were aboard comprising seven crew and three passengers. The identities of those aboard, including crew and ministry personnel, have not yet been publicly released. Among the passengers were government officials conducting fisheries surveillance, a ministry statement confirmed. Rescue operations involve hundreds of personnel from Basarnas, the Indonesian military, police, marine units, volunteers and other agencies. Teams are navigating extremely rugged karst terrain, thick fog and heavy winds that continue to slow progress. Basarnas officials have established a one-kilometer search radius around the crash site and divided the area into multiple search zones to improve coordination. Helicopters, drones and ground units are deployed across sectors to cover difficult-to-reach areas. Indonesia’s National Transportation Safety Committee (KNKT) has been notified and is expected to lead the investigation, including efforts to locate and recover the aircraft’s flight recorders (black boxes). Investigators have not yet confirmed retrieval of the devices. Preliminary assessments suggest the aircraft may have crashed into terrain under control, known as “controlled flight into terrain,” though the exact cause of the accident remains under investigation.

Indonesia Plane Crashes With 10 On Board; 1 Body Recovered, Rescue Operations Underway

Aviation Today News Desk January 19, 2026

Jakarta, Indonesia: Search and rescue teams in Indonesia have located the wreckage of a missing Indonesia Air Transport ATR 42-500 aircraft

Bogota, Colombia: Colombian music popular singer-songwriter Yeison Jiménez, 34, was killed Saturday afternoon in a small aircraft crash while en route to a concert in Medellín, officials and his representatives confirmed. All six people aboard the plane died when the aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff in the Boyacá region, authorities said. The Special Administrative Unit of Civil Aeronautics reported that a Piper PA-31-325 Navajo bearing registration N325FA departed from Juan José Rondón Airport in Paipa bound for Olaya Herrera Airport in Medellín. The aircraft failed to gain altitude and came down in a rural area between Paipa and Duitama late Saturday afternoon. Jiménez was among the six victims. The others onboard were identified as pilot Captain Fernando Torres, team members Jefferson Osorio, Juan Manuel Rodríguez and Óscar Marín, and Jiménez’s longtime photographer, Weisman Mora. In a statement shared on social media, Jiménez’s team mourned the loss and described him not only as a prominent artist but as a “son, brother, friend and a human being full of dreams and courage.” The statement expressed gratitude for the support from fans and asked for privacy for the families during this time of grief. Colombian authorities have launched formal inquiries into the crash. The Technical Directorate for Accident Investigation is conducting the technical aviation investigation, while the Attorney General’s Office (Fiscalía) has opened a parallel criminal inquiry, a standard procedure in fatal aviation accidents, to determine whether any legal issues arose in connection with the flight. Officials have not yet released a preliminary cause of the crash. Forensic teams have transferred the victims’ remains to Bogotá for identification and autopsy in line with legal protocols. Caldas, Jiménez rose from humble beginnings to become one of Colombia’s most popular figures in the música popular genre, a style rooted in regional folk traditions meshed with Mexican influences. He achieved significant milestones, including selling out Bogotá’s Movistar Arena multiple times in 2024 and becoming the first Colombian artist in his genre to sell out El Campín Stadium in 2025. His wife and three children are still alive. Fans and fellow artists across Latin America have been sharing condolences and tributes on social media following the news of his death.

Fatal Colombia Aircraft Crash Kills Six People Including Popular Singer Yeison Jiménez

Aviation Today News Desk January 12, 2026

Bogota, Colombia: Colombian music popular singer-songwriter Yeison Jiménez, 34, was killed Saturday afternoon in a small aircraft crash while en route

Odisha, India: A nine-seater aircraft operated by IndiaOne Air was involved in an accident near Rourkela in Odisha on Saturday, resulting in injuries but no fatalities, according to officials. The aircraft was operating a regional service when it encountered a technical issue and made a crash landing approximately 10 km short of the Rourkela airstrip. Emergency services, including police, fire personnel, and medical teams, were dispatched to the site, and all occupants were evacuated and taken to nearby hospitals for medical evaluation. Authorities confirmed that none of the injuries were life-threatening. Visuals from the accident site showed the aircraft sustaining damage to its lower fuselage and landing gear area. The crash location was subsequently secured to facilitate investigation and recovery operations. Separately, Prasanna Pradhan, Director of Biju Patnaik International Airport, stated that the aircraft was operating a flight from Bhubaneswar to Rourkela at the time of the incident. According to Pradhan, the aircraft identified as a Cessna 208 was carrying four passengers and two crew members, all of whom were reported to be safe. Earlier media reports had cited differing figures regarding the number of occupants on board. Aviation authorities are expected to provide further clarification as more information becomes available. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has been informed of the incident and is expected to initiate a detailed investigation to determine the cause. The aircraft remains at the crash site pending technical examination. IndiaOne Air operates several regional routes using small turboprop aircraft, serving short-haul and underserved markets. Operations at Rourkela airstrip were temporarily affected following the incident but later resumed normal activity.

IndiaOne Air Aircraft Crash-Lands in Odisha After Technical Issue, 6 People Injured

Aviation Today News Desk January 10, 2026

Odisha, India: A nine-seater aircraft operated by IndiaOne Air was involved in an accident near Rourkela in Odisha on Saturday, resulting

Manaus, Brazil: A small single-engine aircraft crashed into the Rio Negro, a major tributary of the Amazon River, on the morning of January 4, 2026, leaving both occupants with minor injuries, according to local sources and eyewitness footage. The incident occurred in the vicinity of Paricatuba and Iranduba, in the metropolitan region of Manaus, Amazonas state. Video captured by witnesses including an architect riding a jet ski shows the aircraft flying at very low altitude before losing height and nose-diving into the water with a large splash. Fernando Araújo, who recorded the dramatic sequence, told reporters he noticed the plane performing unusual low-altitude maneuvers over the river before the crash. In the footage, the aircraft appears to touch the water twice and make steep turns before the final descent. According to local media reports, Araújo and others on boats and jet skis were first on the scene. They were able to reach the floating wreckage quickly and pull the pilot and passenger to safety, administering first aid before rescue teams arrived. Both men aboard the aircraft were reported to have sustained injuries. The pilot suffered deep cuts to his forehead and was described as being in shock. The passenger reportedly had a smaller head wound and a puncture wound to his thigh. Officials from the Amazonas Military Fire Department confirmed they were alerted and responded to the scene. When authorities arrived, the victims had already been removed from the water by civilian rescuers. Local news outlets noted that a single small aircraft was involved in the accident, and there were no reports of additional persons onboard. Following the rescue, firefighters inspected the area and reported no remaining hazards at the crash site. There has been no official release on the aircraft’s registration, operator, or flight plan as of this writing. Brazil’s Centro de Investigação e Prevenção de Acidentes Aeronáuticos (CENIPA), the aviation accident investigation authority had not yet confirmed receipt of a formal notification about the crash at the time of initial reporting. Investigators will likely examine factors such as flight control, altitude management, weather conditions, and mechanical systems to determine the circumstances that led to the loss of control over the river.

Small Aircraft Crashes Into Amazon’s Rio Negro Near Manaus, Two Rescued With Injuries

Aviation Today News Desk January 9, 2026

Manaus, Brazil: A small single-engine aircraft crashed into the Rio Negro, a major tributary of the Amazon River, on the morning

Adelaide, Australia: A trainee pilot from Adelaide Aviation flight school walked away uninjured after the light aircraft he was flying crashed and burst into flames at Parafield Airport in Adelaide’s northern suburbs on Monday afternoon, authorities and eyewitness accounts confirmed. The sole occupant of the aircraft was identified as a 21-year-old student pilot Youngin Kim, who walked away uninjured. The single-engine aircraft reported to be a Cessna 172 experienced a heavy landing during a solo training circuit at about 12:30 pm local time before erupting into flames and sending thick black smoke across the airport grounds. Emergency crews from Parafield Airport and South Australia Police responded within minutes, containing the fire that had also spread to nearby grassland. No other aircraft were involved, and there were no injuries apart from damage to the aircraft. A spokesperson for Adelaide Aviation said the trainee was “very lucky” to walk away unscathed. Sherman Anthoney, representing the flight school based at Parafield Airport, told the media the incident was an extremely rare and sobering reminder of the hazards that can occur even in routine flight training environments. Parafield Airport operators confirmed that runway 21L remained closed temporarily following the incident, but the airport’s remaining runways continued to support general aviation traffic. The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has been notified and is gathering information about the circumstances of the accident. Official releases from the ATSB are pending, but standard procedure includes reviewing maintenance records, pilot training logs and recorded communications to determine causal factors.

Student Pilot Survives Fiery Training Aircraft Crash At Parafield Airport In Adelaide

Aviation Today News Desk January 6, 2026

Adelaide, Australia: A trainee pilot from Adelaide Aviation flight school walked away uninjured after the light aircraft he was flying crashed

Ankara, Turkey: Libya’s Chief of the General Staff, Lieutenant General Mohammed Ali Ahmed al-Haddad, and four senior military officials were killed Tuesday evening when the private jet carrying them crashed near the Turkish capital Ankara after losing radio contact shortly after takeoff, officials in Libya and Turkey confirmed. The Dassault Falcon 50 business jet, bearing Maltese registration 9H-DFJ and bound for Tripoli from Ankara’s Esenboğa Airport, took off at approximately 1710 GMT on Dec. 23. Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said radio contact was lost roughly 42 minutes later after the aircraft issued an emergency landing request while flying over the Haymana district south of Ankara. Search and rescue teams located the wreckage about 2 kilometres south of Kesikkavak Village in Haymana, where Turkish gendarmerie units responded to the distress signal. Authorities said there were no survivors aboard the aircraft. Libyan Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah confirmed the deaths of al-Haddad and four aides in a statement describing the crash as a “tragic accident” and “a great loss for the nation.” The senior officers killed alongside al-Haddad included the commander of Libya’s ground forces, the director of the military manufacturing authority, a senior adviser, and a military photographer, Libyan officials said. In response to the tragedy, Libya’s internationally recognised Government of National Unity declared three days of national mourning, directing that flags be flown at half-mast and that official celebrations be suspended during the period. Turkish officials said the jet transmitted an emergency landing notification near Haymana before communications ceased. The interior minister and defence ministry have launched a formal investigation into the sequence of events, with early indications pointing toward a technical malfunction rather than sabotage, although authorities have not yet released a definitive cause. The flight disruption also caused temporary airspace restrictions at Ankara’s airport as controllers attempted to track and respond to the emergency. Al-Haddad had been in Ankara for high-level defence consultations with Turkish officials, including meetings with Turkey’s Defence Minister and his Turkish counterpart, focusing on bilateral military cooperation and regional security issues. The crash comes amidst broader Turkish-Libyan ties. Turkey recently extended its military deployment mandate in Libya and has engaged with both Libya’s western government and eastern factions as part of its “One Libya” policy. Al-Haddad, a career army officer who had led Libya’s military since 2020, played a prominent role in United Nations-backed efforts to unify Libya’s fragmented armed forces after years of civil conflict. His death is expected to have significant political and strategic repercussions in Tripoli and across Libya’s divided political landscape.

Libya’s Army Chief Along With 4 Others Killed As Private Jet Crashes Near Ankara

Aviation Today News Desk December 24, 2025

Ankara, Turkey: Libya’s Chief of the General Staff, Lieutenant General Mohammed Ali Ahmed al-Haddad, and four senior military officials were killed

Galveston, United States: A Mexican Navy medical aircraft crashed into Galveston Bay on Monday afternoon while attempting to land near Scholes International Airport, killing at least five people, including a young child, and injuring others, officials and first responders said. The Beechcraft Super King Air 350, operating on a humanitarian medical mission from Mérida, Mexico, was transporting eight people including four Mexican Navy personnel, four civilians and pediatric patients when it went down in the waters off the Galveston Causeway shortly before 3:20 p.m. local time. According to the U.S. Coast Guard and the Mexican Navy, search and rescue efforts involved multiple agencies, including the U.S. Coast Guard, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Texas Department of Public Safety, and local emergency teams. Initial reports confirmed five fatalities, among them was a 2-year-old child being transported for specialized burn treatment. Two survivors were pulled from the wreckage and taken to local hospitals with injuries; a 27-year-old woman was rescued unharmed. At least one person remained unaccounted for late Monday evening, according to Coast Guard officials. The Mexican Consulate in Houston later released the names of the confirmed deceased, emphasizing liaison support with U.S. authorities and family notification efforts. The flight was part of a medical transfer mission facilitated by the Michou y Mau Foundation, a nonprofit that arranges care for severely burned children, including treatment at Shriners Children’s Texas Hospital in Galveston. At the time of the accident, dense fog and extremely limited visibility were reported in the area, conditions that are under review by investigators as a potential contributing factor. Federal and local authorities have launched a joint investigation into the cause of the crash. The FAA and NTSB are collecting data from the scene, including flight records and communications, while the Mexican Navy has stated it will conduct its own inquiry into the incident. Local officials have urged the public to steer clear of the crash zone so that emergency responders and investigators can work without hindrance.

Five Killed As Mexican Navy Medical Plane Crashes Near Galveston Airport, Texas Coast

Aviation Today News Desk December 23, 2025

Galveston, United States: A Mexican Navy medical aircraft crashed into Galveston Bay on Monday afternoon while attempting to land near Scholes

North Carolina, United States: A private business jet crashed while attempting to land at Statesville Regional Airport on Thursday morning, killing all seven people on board, including retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, and prompting a federal investigation by aviation authorities. The aircraft, identified as a Cessna C550 Citation II, went down near the runway shortly after 10 a.m. local time, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The jet burst into flames on impact, leaving no survivors, officials confirmed. According to preliminary information released by authorities, the jet had departed from Statesville Regional Airport and was en route to Florida, with plans to continue onward to the Bahamas. Shortly after takeoff, the aircraft turned back toward the airport for reasons that have not yet been disclosed publicly. Witnesses near the airport reported seeing the plane flying unusually low before it crashed near the runway area. Emergency responders arrived within minutes, but the intensity of the post-impact fire prevented rescue efforts. Airport officials temporarily closed Statesville Regional Airport following the crash to allow emergency crews to secure the site and investigators to begin their work. Authorities and family representatives confirmed that retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, 55, was among those killed in the crash. He was traveling with his wife, Cristina, and their two children. Three family friends were also on board the aircraft. The jet was registered to GB Aviation Leasing LLC, a company connected to Biffle through public FAA registration records. Biffle was a prominent figure in American motorsports, with championships and race victories across NASCAR’s national series. News of his death triggered an outpouring of tributes from the racing community and beyond. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is leading the investigation, with assistance from the FAA. Investigators are expected to examine the aircraft’s maintenance history, pilot qualifications, weather conditions, and flight data to determine the cause of the crash. Officials emphasized that it is too early to speculate on contributing factors. Weather conditions at the time included overcast skies and gusty winds, though investigators have not confirmed whether weather played a role. The NTSB is expected to release a preliminary report in the coming weeks, with a final report likely to take several months. The crash has deeply affected the local Statesville community, where the airport serves both private and business aviation traffic. Airport officials said operations will resume only after investigators clear the runway and surrounding areas. Local officials described the incident as one of the deadliest aviation accidents in the region in recent years.

NASCAR Driver Greg Biffle Among Seven Killed In Statesville Private Jet Crash

Aviation Today News Desk December 19, 2025

North Carolina, United States: A private business jet crashed while attempting to land at Statesville Regional Airport on Thursday morning, killing

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IAF Microlight Aircraft Makes Emergency Landing In Pond In Prayagraj, Both Pilots Safe

Flight Instructor And Teen Killed In Holly Springs, Mississippi Small Plane Crash

Indonesia Plane Crashes With 10 On Board; 1 Body Recovered, Rescue Operations Underway

IndiaOne Air Aircraft Crash-Lands in Odisha After Technical Issue, 6 People Injured

Small Aircraft Crashes Into Amazon’s Rio Negro Near Manaus, Two Rescued With Injuries

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